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Bronze-Age Monsters

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With the Comics Code loosening in 1971, monsters came roaring back into the pages of our favorite medium. Kids that grew up reading comics were now making them; many of them were members of the counter-culture. Throw in a desire to do something all-new (and some fads like kung-fu) and you have all the makings of a wild decade of comics. Join Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell as they explore some of the craziest comics of the 1970s (and early '80s). Each season focuses on a different character.
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We've got double your monster pleasure with WWT #117's "A Miracle for Monsters!" and 118's "Heroes Come in Small Sizes" as the Commandos are finally free of Lt. Shrieve and, without a commanding officer, take in the sights of war-time Paris. Then, we learn how they were awarded medals from the King of England! MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STOR…
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We're joined by death metal god Matt Harvey (Exhumed, Gruesome, et al) for a jumbled tale of Roman gods, mis-used monsters, and a conversation about how invested Robert Kanigher really was in this book. Check out Matt's music on Bandcamp: https://mattharveymustbedestroyed.bandcamp.com & Exhumed https://exhumed.bandcamp.com/music MAIL: bronzeagemons…
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Meet the new J.A.K.E., same as the old J.A.K.E....or his he? Sgt. Coker & the G.I. Robot get leave in dear old Blighty and end up personal guests of a royal princess in a castle in Scotland! Is this G.I. Robot a pile of nuts and bolts or does he have the capacity to love? The Creature Commandos are also there. MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STOR…
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OUR 100th BONUS SHOW IS FREE TO ALL! WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE W/ THE ART HERE: https://youtu.be/G8CI70uQ4ms Back us on Patreon to access the archive of 99 previous episodes and tons of members-only content! We cover "Return from Oblivion"...Part 8 of the Ulysses Bloodstone Saga, written by John Warner w/ pencils by Val Mayerik and finishes & inks by Son…
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We're joined by Marvel by Month's Bryan Stratton & Jamie Wenger! Forget Schrödinger's cat; we've got Kanigher's comic. How can a war comic be both ridiculously surreal and disturbingly real at the same time? The commandos go deep undercover in Germany as a traveling circus freakshow to kidnap Einstein's bomb buddy from a Nazi concentration camp! If…
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After Rommel lands a crushing blow on the Allied forces in Tunisia, the Creature Commandos are sent in to keep the Afrika Corps off balance until reinforcements arrive. Did YOU know about this? Why wasn't this part in the history books??! Anyway, yadda yadda: an ancient gorgon pyramid tomb and some magic wine later, we have doll-sized monsters. All…
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Kanigher's newest new G.I. Robot, J.A.K.E. #1 meets up with our motley crew of monstrous misfits when they return to the South Pacific to investigate some mysterious attacks on Allied ships. The resulting adventure defies pithy blurb explanations! MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STORE: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: h…
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We took to the YouTubes for the introduction of the newest Commando. If the goal was to tap into humanity's collective unconscious and use our most ancient and intuitive fears as a weapon against our enemies: it doesn't get much older or scarier than our newest "freak"... HISS HISS! You can watch the episode (w/ art included!) HERE. (https://youtub…
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We're joined by Ryan Pardee, co-host of The No Ticket Podcast, to talk about the final J.M. DeMatteis-written issue and the 1st issue from veteran comics writer Robert Kanigher. Remember the mission to find French scientist Dr. Frederique? That comes up again (cool!)...with some tragic consequences (sad!). Kanigher's story is 1 part The Dam Busters…
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We're joined by friend of the show Grace to talk about 2 short and wild Creature Commandos stories from J.M. DeMatteis and Fred Carrillo. This one's got it all: super-strength brainwashed Nazi kids, latex masks, trapdoors, Hitler doubles, and a Norman Rockwell-esque village in upstate NY crawling with Axis sympathizers. MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmai…
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Mike W. Barr takes up writing duties as Lt. Shrieve and his "Freaks" are deployed to Dinosaur Island from The War That Time Forgot stories of DC's past. The Allies' pet monsters encounter Japanese troops and a whole mess of "Thunder Lizards." Plus, Matt's daughter Athena judges the haiku contest. Art by Bob Hall & Jerry Ordway. We'll be back next w…
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We're bi-weekly now! On our off weeks, we'll be publishing 'shadow show' that covers different bronze-age goodness. During Season 6, we'll be looking at the life and times of immortal monster hunter Ulysses Bloodstone. We're making the first part a freebie for all to check out. We HIGHLY recommend you check out the video version w/ art HERE. We'll …
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We kick off our first non-Marvel season with TWO short stories from Weird War Tales: "The Creature Commandos!" and "The Faceless Enemy" written by J.M. DeMatteis with art from Pat Broderick, John Celardo, and Fred Carrillo. The U.S. has created Project M to use man's inherent fear of monsters to give the Allies the advantage in the war against the …
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It's been a while since we checked in with Daimon Hellstrom's wayward sister. We decided to make up the lost time by giving you a full audio drama. This text story originally appeared in Haunt of Horror #2 (July 1974). OUR FINALE IS MAY 3rd! Go HERE and click the 'Notify Me' button so you don't miss it. FILL OUT YOUR BALLOT FOR THE FINALE: https://…
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A quick note from Matt about the upcoming Satana audio drama and the Season 5 finale before we share the mission statement for the brand spankin' new podcast Swords and Scrolls. OUR FINALE IS MAY 3rd! Go HERE and click the 'Notify Me' button so you don't miss it. FILL OUT YOUR BALLOT FOR THE FINALE: https://forms.gle/yMhL4Hg419yUSCvK8 MAIL: bronzea…
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We end the regular season with a team-up of sorts between The Scarecrow and the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! Alicia Masters drags Ben Grimm to an art show in the Soho loft of Jess Duncan. Jess and Harmony want to talk to Ben about more than just oil paints and easels. PLUS, we reveal what was supposed to happen after the last time we saw The Scarec…
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Arthurian mage-in-training MODRED THE MYSTIC finds himself in swinging modern London where he faces off against The Other who's there to collect a debt owed to the Darkhold...Modred's soul! THIS ISSUE: Marvel Chillers #2 NEXT ISSUE: Marvel Two-in-One #18 MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STORE: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ SUPPORT THE …
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We're joined Russ & Justin of the Gamma Charge and Gone the Form of Man podcasts to talk about what SHOULD HAVE BEEN the first issue of The Scarecrow. The monstrous god Kalumai sends his hideous Sub-Men to our world through the Scarecrow painting in Jess Duncan's Soho loft. They seek The Horn of Kalumai...and with it they aim to unleash their maste…
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We bid N'Kantu a fond farewell on a live YouTube episode. John Warner pulled out all the cosmic stops as the Ruby Scarab story finally pays off. The great Tom Sutton filled Val Mayerik's shoes with very uneven results. You can watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/0vsA3RpBPhI?feature=share THIS ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #15 NEXT ISSUE:…
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Meet Modred the Mystic: An Arthurian mage-in-training who turned to a powerful grimoire kept in the tower known as the Darkhold, an act for which he paid his soul and was put in suspended animation until his discovery in 1100 years later. THIS ISSUE: Marvel Chillers #1 NEXT ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #15 MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STORE: …
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A chilling new character meant for Marvel's B&W Monsters Unleashed magazine winds up in the final issue of Dead of Night, a book reprinting old Atlas-era stories. The Scarecrow steps out of a magic painting and into our world to snap necks and pulverize villains and we are 100% here for it. Satana audio drama information LINK THIS ISSUE: Dead of Ni…
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A new writer takes over in the middle of the War That Shook the World with interesting results and Val gets a industry veteran Al McWilliams to handle inks. Pawns are referenced. Gammas rays are released. Josh Link "Talking Spawn with Brad Michael Elmore" LINK Satana audio drama information LINK THIS ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #14 NEXT ISSUE: De…
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There's a pox on the H.O.W.L. house! We're delaying our Supernatural Thrillers #14 episode until next week. In the meantime, enjoy this classic episode from our 1st season, when we were the Werewolf by Night Podcast. We think it's worth another listen... We're halfway through our WbN journey! To celebrate, we've taken Gerry Conway's two-part prose …
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We streamed this episode live on YouTube with the comic art and chats from viewers. Want to experience it that way? Here's the link: https://youtube.com/live/j2bBJ1i14N8?feature=share The Elementals' grip on Cairo has expanded and they now control all of Egypt. Skarab and company struggle to survive martial law while Dr. Skarab seeks the key to unl…
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Everything comes to a head in Cairo over the Ruby Scarab: N'Kantu! The Elementals! Doctor Skarab! The Asp! Millions of innocent civilians. Join us Wednesday, February 7th at 7:00 PM Pacific Time for the next episode! https://www.youtube.com/@bronzeagemonsters/streams THIS ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #12 NEXT ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #13 MAIL…
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We get an unexpected peek into the past and inner lives of The Asp and his partner Miles Olddan. N'Kantu's tireless hunt for the thieves pays off. Zephyr gets added to the Cairo mix and becomes even more inscrutable and cool. THIS ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #11 NEXT ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #12 MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STORE: https…
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The Golem is being studied in a Florida university when Kaballa launches a fiery elemental attack. New characters are introduced, new subplots begun...and the book is canceled. THIS ISSUE: Strange Tales #177 NEXT ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #11 MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STORE: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: ht…
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K'Kantu pursues the Ruby Scarab and its thief into the Egyptian desert, where he recalls an important moment from his life before the Pharaoh, and meets a fellow warrior from the modern world. THIS ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #10 NEXT ISSUE: Strange Tales #177 (You can watch the livestream on our YouTube channel. Also, tell us who your favorite c…
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Wayne, Rebecca, and Jason arrange to bring the Golem home to the U.S. but a shadowy figure from the nether-realm named Kabbala has other plans! THIS ISSUE: Strange Tales #176 NEXT ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #10 (This will be a livestream on our YouTube channel: Wednesday, January 10th, at 7:00 PM Pacific time. Join us!) MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@g…
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N'Kantu breaks free of the control of The Elementals and seeks the Ruby Scarab on his own. Now he just has to face The Living Pharaoh, his henchmen, and his pyramid of death traps all by his lonesome. THIS ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #9 NEXT ISSUE: Strange Tales #176 MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STORE: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.co…
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Jericho Drumm pursues a voodoo cult leader to The Big Apple where everyone's favorite wall-crawler gets swept up in official Brother Voodoo-ing business. We get to see how our favorite houngan translates into the 4-color superhero mainstream of the 616 universe. THIS ISSUE: Marvel Team-Up #24 NEXT ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #9 MAIL: bronzeagemon…
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Last we saw N'Kantu, he was evading the police after some vigilante action in Central Park when he blipped out of existence. It turns out he was summoned by The Elementals, exiled extra-dimensional beings who pre-date the founding of Atlantis. What could they want with our poor beleaguered Mummy and what could they offer him in return? We're joined…
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We covered the conclusion of the Brother Voodoo-Black Talon story that started in Strange Tales on a live-stream on our YouTube channel. Oh, Jericho Drumm, you were not given your propers back in the day. We'll miss you. THIS ISSUE: Tales of the Zombie #6 NEXT ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #8 MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STORE: https://bronzea…
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We meet the newest macabre monster in our mighty menagerie: The Golem! It comes straight out of ancient Jewish folklore and into Marvel's four-color pages. Join us next week, 12/6 at 6:00 PM Pacific time, for a live episode on our YouTube channel for the thriling conclusion to the Brother Voodoo-Black Talon saga: https://youtube.com/live/XV8hgEQdI-…
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Dr. Vault has taken control of the mighty Fin Fang Foom and attempts to defeat It in order to take control of him. Meanwhile, Bob wakes up from a death-like coma in the morgue. The Living Colossus' book gets the axe just as the writing was getting more fun and the characters fleshed out. THIS ISSUE: Astonishing Tales #24 NEXT ISSUE: Strange Tales #…
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We're joined by friend of the show and Pack-Member Ben M. to talk about the return of N'Kantu. The electrical jolt he received in his debut merely knocked him out for a year. He awakens in a New York City museum, no longer insane and very confused. Oh, the places he'll go! THIS ISSUE: Supernatural Thrillers #7 NEXT ISSUE: Astonishing Tales #24 MAIL…
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We streamed this episode on YOUTUBE LIVE! Check it out to see the art and chat. Brother Voodoo's tenure on Strange Tales comes to an all-too-soon end as he turns to Mama Limbo for a lead in the search for Loralee Tate, the planned victim of the Cult of the Dark Lord! This issue: Strange Tales #173 Next issue: Supernatural Thrillers #7 MAIL: bronzea…
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Bob has to rescue Diane and Magnor from the clutches of Granitor and his gargoyle army. As if that weren't enough, Dr. Vault has resurrected one of the greatest of Marvel monsters: FIN FANG FOOM! JOIN US FOR A LIVE EPISODE NEXT WEEK (11/8 at 6:00 PM Pacific time): LINK This issue: Astonishing Tales #23 Next issue: Strange Tales #173 MAIL: bronzeage…
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Here's a spooky Halloween treat for you! With the help of Michael Giacchino, the director of the Marvel Disney+ 'Werewolf by Night' Special, we had the opportunity to talk to the comics legends who created the Werewolf by Night character and story. The video version of this interview is now available to our Pack-Member and Stargod tier supporters o…
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A young nurse marked for sacrifice escapes her tormentors and crosses paths with Jericho Drumm. Now, Brother Voodoo is on the case, but the strange fog deity and its minions are not impressed! THIS EPISODE: Strange Tales #172 NEXT UP: Astonishing Tales #23 MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STORE: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ SUPPORT TH…
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An old Kirby monster story from Strange Tales is recycled to (re)bring an old threat to Earth: an off-world horde of planet-destroying stone devils led by Granitor, the Lord of the Gargoyles! Now, It, the Living Colossus, has someone his own size and weight-class to fight! Bring the ruckus, It! THIS ISSUE: Astonishing Tales #22 NEXT ISSUE: Strange …
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Len Wein loops back around finishes the story from the 1st scene of issue 169! This has all been a flashback. In STRANGE TALES #171, Jericho Drumm investigates the strange goings-on around the cemeteries and electronics plants of his homeland. Watch the episode on our YouTube channel HERE. Next up: Astonishing Tales #22! MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gma…
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We review the (re)debut of It! The Living Colossus, a character from the Lee/Kirby giant monster days that gets revived and tweaked for the Bronze-Age! NEXT UP: Strange Tales #171. We'll be doing this ep LIVE on YouTube on 10/9 at 6:00 PM Pacific. MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STORE: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: h…
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We're joined for the conclusion of Brother Voodoo's origin story by Tim Tucker, author of The Cornishe Chronicles: https://tmtucker.com/. Jericho Drumm has completed his training w/ Papa Jambo and confronts the Serpent-God Damballah to avenge the death of the previous houngan, his twin brother Daniel, an act for which he will pay the ultimate price…
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Artist Jason Atomic is back to talk about Brother Voodoo's 1st appearance in Strange Tales #169. Dr. Jericho Drumm returns to his forsaken home in Haiti to visit his twin brother Daniel on his death-bed and ends up heeding the call of fate to become a new kind of hero. Find Jason's work here: https://linktr.ee/jasonatomic Next Up: Brother Voodoo in…
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It's a Bronze-Age Buffet! Let the feast begin! In SUPERNATURAL THRILLERS #5, we meet N'Kantu, the warrior-king who led a slave rebellion against a mighty pharaoh...and paid the ultimate price: a hellish immortality spanning three millennia. Next Up: Brother Voodoo in STRANGE TALES #169! MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STORE: https://bronzeagemons…
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We took to YouTube for our Son of Satan season finale. You can watch the video there to see us and the chat replay. If you're one of those lucky ducks whose ballot was drawn for the finale, pick out a t-shirt, mug, or travel cup design and email us the details along with your address. Thanks for listening to us talk about Daimon Hellstrom's early e…
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Daimon's solo title ends with a fascinating mash-up of a story written for the more Marvel's mature black and white Curtiss magazines but was instead re-worked by unseen hands to make it suitable for the drugstore spinner rack. One scene was deemed too sacrilegious even for the magazine line. Check it out. Also: Our next is ep is THE FINALE! Fill o…
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The shadowy figure behind Mindstar's murder of a student and the attack on Daimon is revealed and an epic battle plays out across the planes of all existence... Daimon's solo title comes to an abrupt ending, forcing John Warner & Sonny Trinidad to pack current and potential storylines into 17 pages like sardines in a can. BALLOTS ARE COMING FOR THE…
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